Lasky, Kathryn. The Librarian Who Measured the Earth. New York: Little, Brown and Company, 1994. Lasky gives a fictionalized look at the life of the Greek librarian, Eratosthenes, who measured the circumference of the earth. The wonderful illustrations and picture-book format make this a good read-aloud book. 48 pages. Fiction.

Connolly, Peter. Ancient Greece. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001. Striking and detailed illustrations make this book on ancient Greece stand above the rest. Topics covered in this book include daily life, government, religion, work, sports, and theater. 64 pages. Nonfiction.

Ford, Michael. You Wouldn't Want to Be a Greek Athlete: Races You'd Rather Not Run. New York: Franklin Watts, 2004. Humorous writing and comic illustrations make this book an appealing introduction to the Greek Olympic Games. 32 pages. Nonfiction.

Powell, Anton and Philip Steele. The Greek News. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 1999. This engaging book is suggestive of a personal interest magazine highlighting fashion, sports, trade, food, and the military. Includes articles on the rise of Athens and Sparta (800 B.C.) and the military success of Alexander the Great (300 B.C.). 32 pages. Nonfiction.

Roberts, J. M. Eastern Asia and Classical Greece. The Illustrated History of the World, Volume 2. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001. This highly informative volume covers the ancient world up to the Persian Empire and offers an in-depth study of Greece. 192 pages. Nonfiction.

Zannos, Susan. The Life and Times of Socrates. Biography of Ancient Civilizations. Hockessin, DE: Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2004. Zannos explores the life and death of Socrates in the context of the golden days of Athens. 48 pages. Nonfiction.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Olympics
Olympics. In 2004, the Olympic Games were held in Greece, the country where it first began in ancient times. Not only can you read about the history of the Olympics, but you can find out what the familiar symbols of the games mean, the cities where the modern Olympics have been held, and what sporting events are now included. Print out a medal for yourself and pretend that you are standing on the awards platform!

http://www.abc.net.au/arts/wingedsandals
Winged Sandals. Everything that you wanted to know about Greek mythology is on this site! The dictionary covers the important gods, goddesses, monsters, and people that ancient Greeks believed were real. You can watch cartoons that tell some of the stories and even play games that deal with characters from the myths.

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/philosophy/index.htm
Greek Philosophy: History for Kids! Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were noted Greek philosophers. They are still considered to be very important today. After you read the introduction, see what made each man famous by clicking on his name.

http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/characters/aspasia_p2.html
The Greeks—Aspasia. Women in ancient Greece did not have the same rights as men, but Aspasia led an unusual life. Read her biography and find out what made her different from most other women who lived in her day.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
National Geographic. Discover maps of the world, historical photographs, and interactive adventures on the National Geographic site.